r/organizing

Miscellaneous item organization

I'm curious to know how you guys organize all your miscellaneous items that just sit in a drawer or wherever they are, because they don't exactly fit into any organization category.

I love organization containers but then i find myself just throwing random stuff into their own "misc" box and not knowing what to do with it.

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u/Equivalent-Tax-9057 — 9 hours ago

Need some help with clothing shed

Hey Organizers, I hope I don't regret posting this.. I have probably never properly organized anything in my life. Not for lack of wanting just have never known how to do it.

This is my shed it is about 24x10? I am a seamstress and I have a lot of sewing odds and ends,small things that are important but seldom used, a lot of fabric, 200 patterns and stuff I've made.

I would really like this to be functional, and look...nice.

I know this is a lot, I hope this is the right place to post, I'm just not sure where to start or what to look for to even begin to store everything in a functional , looks nice manner.

So if anyone has any advice I would really appreciate it otherwise sorry for the eyesore.

u/SherryVal — 11 hours ago

Are these worth it?

So I want to get some containers to organise I find a lot of places selling these kinds of containers. The lid with the rubber seal and it just slides into the jar. My brain just tells me that it is not a good airtight seal that will last.

u/LadyRainbow69 — 19 hours ago

So do you put the dish rack (for drying dishes) on the counter OR in the sink?

This is causing an interesting what you’re supposed to do debate among my friends.

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u/Austin1975 — 16 hours ago

I've found my people

I didn't realize this sub existed! I love having things organized and I'm eager to learn more about minimalist organization. All these posts of before and after look so good it brought tears to my eye!! Truly, if you like organizing you are my peeps. That being said here's a lil work I did in my work van.

PS Please let me know if you see anything I could improve or make more convenient.

Give me your kids picture book bookshelf recommendations!

My kids' books are completely out of control, it's a total mess. Does anyone have any practical bookshelf recommendations? I’m looking for the front-facing type where the covers face out so the kids can see the covers directly and get excited about reading. If you have any other good storage tips, please let me know. Thanks in advance!

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u/Gloomy-Function5323 — 1 day ago

Help me reorganize my kitchen

I've been in this place for almost 3 years, and when I moved in, things were just put in cupboards by others, and I've just adapted. However it now bothers me and I don't know what should go where.

Yesterday I attempted to reorganize the pantry and above bench cupboards (picture 1 and 2) but I still don't like it.

How would you reorganize this space?

There is a bonus pantry without doors (not sure where those are)

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Bathroom Decor HELP‼️

Which of these bathroom aesthetics would be the best? This is for a small one person dorm bathroom! I wanted to pick an aesthetic and stick with it for the bathroom! Also you can suggest other options!

u/Mundane_Wolf_682 — 1 day ago

Can someone explain organizing to me like I'm 5?

I'm not even joking. I think I need organizing explained to me like I'm a little kid. I'm a very messy person, and every single time I try to organize something my brain just stops working. I honestly feel like organizing requires creativity, and I have absolutely none. People seem to naturally come up with systems that make sense, and I'm over here staring at a drawer like it's a math problem. Is there a really foolproof method that works no matter how disorganized your brain is? Pretend I'm 5 years old and have never organized anything in my life. 😂 I don't need aesthetic pantry labels or fancy containers. I just want a system that's so simple I can't overthink it. please? 🙏

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u/Gaelle-Somat — 3 days ago

How do you actually keep track of household responsibilities?

Hi everyone,

I've been thinking about how people manage all the small but important household responsibilities, and I'm curious how others do it.

Things like:

  • Remembering AC servicing or RO filter replacement
  • Keeping track of appliance warranties
  • Paying maintenance, property tax, or utility bills
  • Storing important household documents
  • Remembering which plumber, electrician, or technician you used last time

I'm not looking for the "perfect" answer—I genuinely want to understand what people actually do today.

Some questions:

  • Do you rely on memory, WhatsApp, Notes, Calendar, spreadsheets, or something else?
  • Is one person in your family responsible for remembering everything?
  • What's the most frustrating part of managing these household tasks?
  • Have you ever forgotten something important? What happened?
  • If you could improve one thing about managing your home, what would it be?

I'm also conducting a short 5-minute survey to understand these habits in more detail. If you're willing to help, I'd really appreciate your responses:

https://forms.gle/fvnz7JxKzz1yC1nv7

Thanks in advance! I'm interested in learning how different households stay organized (or don't!).

u/Hungry_Neck_2618 — 1 day ago

Advice welcome

I’ve already told myself “you can’t do this in one day, do what you can in 15-minute bursts.” My husband said “we have to move it aside when we aren’t working on it,” and I said “nope. Out of sight, out of mind. We need to keep it in sight.”

I have a few questions.

  1. One of the reasons this builds up is that I say “I can sell this.” But then I never do, or rarely. What do I do with things that aren’t garbage, but don’t belong in my house?

I guess the answer is goodwill, but then I need to know how I make sure I actually bring it there.

Actually I think that is all my questions, for now. I will ask more as we go along, I hope. Please be kind, I have no executive function. That’s not an exaggeration, it’s a diagnosis, LOL.

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u/bangbangrosie — 2 days ago

Just moved into a small house need help organizing my closet

Me and my lady moved in together but these closests were not the reason why chose this house lol. I have a lot of t shirts that I originally hung as I had a walk in closet but now this has been the best way to store all of my shirts and I need some advice on how I can get all these shirts in here while also being able to get to them all without creating a mess or an avalanche

u/Such-Chemistry-5330 — 2 days ago

How would you reclaim this closet space?

It it used to house our water heater, but now it's just awkward, empty space. It's about 8ft long, and it's only 3ft high at the lowest point.

Drawers? Shelves? Admit defeat and close it off?

u/whostean1 — 2 days ago
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Issue about displaying / storing my little collection

I have a small collection of beer bottles, and it really bothers me to see them like this. The room I have available is small, but I want to either display or store them properly. I don't like having them under this cabinet. Is there a better solution? Does anyone have any ideas? The cabinet floor is 35x50cm.

u/alpceliko — 3 days ago

Moving out with colors

Hi,
We gonna sell our house, so i packed some boxes. I want a color for every topic,
-yellow: kitchen
-blue: clothes
-purple: baby (toys, clothes..)
-red: office (documents, tablets..)

What do you think, what topics can i add? 🫠 i LOST

Ps: i only have 12 colors, plus white 😅

u/South-Collection1569 — 3 days ago

Vacuum bags, totes, etc..

I am needing to store most of my stuff in totes, not sure where the totes will be. I am doing this in hopes when i escape a not ideal situation, ill have atleast some of my belongings left.

Will vacuum bags actually make it so that I have less totes?
If i put dryer sheets in the bags, will that help with the smell?
Also, my area is a very humid area, what can i do to make sure that doesnt affect my belongings?

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u/nonweirdaccount — 3 days ago

Craft shelf help

Please help me.. I have ADHD and my cract shelves are crazy. This small area is the only place Im allowed to put my stuff so I have to work with what I have. Also no ikea around me so can't use their products

Any helo would be helpful, thank you!

u/GentleLizard — 4 days ago